More industries today than ever before rely on fiber optics for communication, sensing, and a host of other growing applications. Zeus offers an array of polymer reinforced optical fiber options to make fibers more robust. These fibers support applications that require additional mechanical strength and resistance to radiation, chemicals, and abrasion. Zeus offers single-mode (SM) and multimode (MM) optical fibers strengthened with polymers such as PEEK, PFA, ETFE, and FEP.<\/p>\n
PEEK reinforced optical fiber enables performance in harsh environments up to 260 \u00b0C (500 \u00b0F) with our 100% PEEK secondary coating, which maintains strain transfer and optical properties while being free of compression-induced attenuation\u00a0in continuous lengths up to 15,000 ft (4.572 km). With superior strength, abrasion, and temperature resistance, PEEK reinforced optical fiber easily withstands the rigors of oil and gas exploration, such as in steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) applications. PEEK coating thrives in chemical, steam, and radiological environments, making it highly suited to the nuclear industry. PEEK reinforced optical fiber is likewise ideal for monitoring structural integrity as an embedded sensor. Protection with PEEK extends the life of fiber optics, reducing premature redeployment costs as well as the associated labor and time.<\/p>\n